Comments on: Christian Bale’s Fitness Workouts for Batman, The Dark Knight http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/07/christian-bales-fitness-workouts-for-batman-the-dark-knight.html Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:39:43 +0000 hourly 1 By: Shawn http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/07/christian-bales-fitness-workouts-for-batman-the-dark-knight.html#comment-6699 Shawn Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:33:44 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=375#comment-6699 Gearge didn't you read this page it straight up says that he didn't eat lean meats do to being a vegetarian. Gearge didn’t you read this page it straight up says that he didn’t eat lean meats do to being a vegetarian.

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/07/christian-bales-fitness-workouts-for-batman-the-dark-knight.html#comment-6482 MotleyHealth Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:39:47 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=375#comment-6482 Abs is about diet. Front squats and your ab routines should build a good solid core, but a thin layer of fat and they are hidden. Supplements - whatever works. Muscletech has a good rep and if it works for you then I would say continue. Do you ever do weighted crunches or side bends? These can target the abs in different ways. Abs is about diet. Front squats and your ab routines should build a good solid core, but a thin layer of fat and they are hidden. Supplements – whatever works. Muscletech has a good rep and if it works for you then I would say continue. Do you ever do weighted crunches or side bends? These can target the abs in different ways.

]]> By: USN http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/07/christian-bales-fitness-workouts-for-batman-the-dark-knight.html#comment-6481 USN Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:58:50 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=375#comment-6481 I generally do reps of 6-8 in sets of 4. For core lifts I keep my reps to 6, sets 1-3 and usually raise the weight so I fall to 4 reps on my last set. I don't do deadlifts. My leg workouts are very restricted to squat, front squat, calves, lunges and plyo, all of which with little to no weight. My big problem is my abs. Genetically I gain very quickly and tone very nicely, however, I've never been able to achieve my ideal stomach. Any suggestions? Also, what supplements do you recommend? Although expensive, I use mainly Musceltech because I have the money and they do help. Anything you'd recommend, excluding roids? I generally do reps of 6-8 in sets of 4. For core lifts I keep my reps to 6, sets 1-3 and usually raise the weight so I fall to 4 reps on my last set.

I don’t do deadlifts. My leg workouts are very restricted to squat, front squat, calves, lunges and plyo, all of which with little to no weight.

My big problem is my abs. Genetically I gain very quickly and tone very nicely, however, I’ve never been able to achieve my ideal stomach. Any suggestions?

Also, what supplements do you recommend? Although expensive, I use mainly Musceltech because I have the money and they do help. Anything you’d recommend, excluding roids?

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/07/christian-bales-fitness-workouts-for-batman-the-dark-knight.html#comment-6480 MotleyHealth Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:32:08 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=375#comment-6480 Looks good and if it brings results for you, carry on. Are there deadlifts in there? If so then a good combination of big compound movements and isolation on muscles. So long as you are pushing yourself to lift more in each workout during the off-season you will continue to gain. What rep range are you doing? 5 reps per set to focus on athletic/strength is generally recommended (<a href="http://www.motleyhealth.com/fitness_and_strength/bodybuilding/are-you-training-for-muscular-strength-size-or-power" rel="nofollow">see here</a> for more). Looks good and if it brings results for you, carry on. Are there deadlifts in there? If so then a good combination of big compound movements and isolation on muscles. So long as you are pushing yourself to lift more in each workout during the off-season you will continue to gain. What rep range are you doing? 5 reps per set to focus on athletic/strength is generally recommended (see here for more).

]]> By: USN http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/07/christian-bales-fitness-workouts-for-batman-the-dark-knight.html#comment-6479 USN Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:52:11 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=375#comment-6479 Motley, I enjoy reading through articles from knowledgeable sources and would like to ask your opinion on my current workout routine and if there's anything you'd tweak to increase quicker. I've used this routine every winter for the past 4 years since I stopped playing college football for quick gains and then always quit around Aug, lost most of it, and began again. Monday: Morning - 15 mins cardio, 15 mins abs Evening - Bi's and Tri's Tuesday: Morning - light pushup/situps Evening - Shoulders Wednesday: Morning - 25 mins cardio Evening - Legs (Blew my knees out in college) Thursday: Morning - Light pushup/situps Evening - Chest supped w/ Bi's Friday: Morning - 15 mins cardio, 15 mins abs Evening - Back It's worked for me in the past, but I'm always up for suggestions to see if they help. I am very limited in leg training due to my bad knees. Thank you for any advice you may have Motley,

I enjoy reading through articles from knowledgeable sources and would like to ask your opinion on my current workout routine and if there’s anything you’d tweak to increase quicker. I’ve used this routine every winter for the past 4 years since I stopped playing college football for quick gains and then always quit around Aug, lost most of it, and began again.

Monday: Morning – 15 mins cardio, 15 mins abs
Evening – Bi’s and Tri’s

Tuesday: Morning – light pushup/situps
Evening – Shoulders

Wednesday: Morning – 25 mins cardio
Evening – Legs (Blew my knees out in college)

Thursday: Morning – Light pushup/situps
Evening – Chest supped w/ Bi’s

Friday: Morning – 15 mins cardio, 15 mins abs
Evening – Back

It’s worked for me in the past, but I’m always up for suggestions to see if they help. I am very limited in leg training due to my bad knees. Thank you for any advice you may have

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/07/christian-bales-fitness-workouts-for-batman-the-dark-knight.html#comment-6200 MotleyHealth Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:36:14 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=375#comment-6200 Hi John. There are really too many variables to be able to say. All you can do is to optimize your growth potential with a healthy diet high in protein, take extra protein supplements, get plenty of rest. This workout should not slow you down, the cleans and lateral jumps should all compliment your sprint training well. Hi John. There are really too many variables to be able to say. All you can do is to optimize your growth potential with a healthy diet high in protein, take extra protein supplements, get plenty of rest. This workout should not slow you down, the cleans and lateral jumps should all compliment your sprint training well.

]]> By: John http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/07/christian-bales-fitness-workouts-for-batman-the-dark-knight.html#comment-6198 John Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:11:59 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=375#comment-6198 Im 17 and weigh 10 stone if i concentrate on this workout for six weeks how much would you say i would weigh afterwards. How much muscle would i put on, also would i lose any sprinting speed or anything like that? Im 17 and weigh 10 stone if i concentrate on this workout for six weeks how much would you say i would weigh afterwards. How much muscle would i put on, also would i lose any sprinting speed or anything like that?

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/07/christian-bales-fitness-workouts-for-batman-the-dark-knight.html#comment-6184 MotleyHealth Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:38:09 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=375#comment-6184 Hi Josh, so long as you do not train to a high intensity then you can train everyday, many people supplement martial arts with weight training. If you do too much weight training then you may not be recovered enough to do the martial arts. You should do fewer work sets on lifting with a heavier weight to build optimal strength for fighting. Compound movements will be best for you. Hi Josh, so long as you do not train to a high intensity then you can train everyday, many people supplement martial arts with weight training. If you do too much weight training then you may not be recovered enough to do the martial arts. You should do fewer work sets on lifting with a heavier weight to build optimal strength for fighting. Compound movements will be best for you.

]]> By: Josh http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/07/christian-bales-fitness-workouts-for-batman-the-dark-knight.html#comment-6178 Josh Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:27:28 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=375#comment-6178 Looking at this, it sounds as if by "this can be repeated once a week" that if I were only doing the training on this page and started on a Monday, that I would train Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday and give my muscles a rest for the other days, right? I also train in martial arts on a regular basis. If I were to do this workout Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, I could train martial arts on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday as long as I listen to my body and don't over-do it, correct? Looking at this, it sounds as if by “this can be repeated once a week” that if I were only doing the training on this page and started on a Monday, that I would train Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday and give my muscles a rest for the other days, right?

I also train in martial arts on a regular basis. If I were to do this workout Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, I could train martial arts on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday as long as I listen to my body and don’t over-do it, correct?

]]> By: Robbie http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/07/christian-bales-fitness-workouts-for-batman-the-dark-knight.html#comment-5550 Robbie Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:30:44 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=375#comment-5550 Is it really possible to transform your body like this? I know Bale was fit before he became skin and bones for the recording of Maschinist. And that does help when you later start going back to the gym. But 40 kg of muscle in this short time? AND AS A VEGETARIAN! Well he hasn't got me....he surely used something illegal. To build those massive muscles...you first have to bulk up and then get rid of the excess weight to get lean. doing cardio as running will NEVER help you on your way to bulking. Can you give me an honest answer and say that he did this NATURAL??? And for the record....protein shakes are a mass industry...you are just as well of drinking a large glass of milk and a banana just after training...and then eating HEALTHY good dinner as soon as you get back home. If you are not on bodybuilder level....no extras are needed...just plain food and cut the alcohol. Thanks for me. Is it really possible to transform your body like this? I know Bale was fit before he became skin and bones for the recording of Maschinist. And that does help when you later start going back to the gym.
But 40 kg of muscle in this short time? AND AS A VEGETARIAN! Well he hasn’t got me….he surely used something illegal. To build those massive muscles…you first have to bulk up and then get rid of the excess weight to get lean. doing cardio as running will NEVER help you on your way to bulking.
Can you give me an honest answer and say that he did this NATURAL???

And for the record….protein shakes are a mass industry…you are just as well of drinking a large glass of milk and a banana just after training…and then eating HEALTHY good dinner as soon as you get back home.
If you are not on bodybuilder level….no extras are needed…just plain food and cut the alcohol.

Thanks for me.

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/07/christian-bales-fitness-workouts-for-batman-the-dark-knight.html#comment-5508 MotleyHealth Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:56:10 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=375#comment-5508 Martial arts training should be OK, just do not over do it. Depends on how fit you are. You want to be able to recover from the weight training to build the muscle. Martial arts training should be OK, just do not over do it. Depends on how fit you are. You want to be able to recover from the weight training to build the muscle.

]]> By: G http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/07/christian-bales-fitness-workouts-for-batman-the-dark-knight.html#comment-5507 G Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:28:37 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=375#comment-5507 I've been letting my exercise regime slip for a few weeks now and have been looking for something new to get my head into. I've been looking at the "Bond" workout plan and this one. As a result I've drawn up my own personal programme which I think I can fit into my weekly routine. The one question I had was whether something like Tae Bo would be suitable for the Active Rest day or not? I’ve been letting my exercise regime slip for a few weeks now and have been looking for something new to get my head into. I’ve been looking at the “Bond” workout plan and this one. As a result I’ve drawn up my own personal programme which I think I can fit into my weekly routine. The one question I had was whether something like Tae Bo would be suitable for the Active Rest day or not?

]]> By: Ted http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/07/christian-bales-fitness-workouts-for-batman-the-dark-knight.html#comment-5201 Ted Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:29:24 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=375#comment-5201 Re protein. You can absolutely bulk up without animal protein. I have been a vegetarian (no meat, no fish) for 6 years and vegan (no diary, eggs, etc) for the last 2. Have exercised since my teens (am 42 now) and always been conscious of nutrition and particularly, protein to keep muscle mass as I get lean very easily. Used to eat a lot of chicken and fish and was concerned I would lose a lot of muscle without meat protein. Since being a vegan I have consumed near or just below an ounce of vegen protein per pound of my bodyweight per day. Vegan protein does not include whey, but instead vegetable sources such pea, brown rice, soya, hemp. If you consume protein powder with a mix of sources, you can get the full range of required amino acids. In terms of ability to build mass, be fit and be strong, I have noticed there is absolutely no difference in protein from meat vs vegetable sources. What I did notice is that I immediately got leaner once I removed meat and dairy from my diet. Re protein. You can absolutely bulk up without animal protein. I have been a vegetarian (no meat, no fish) for 6 years and vegan (no diary, eggs, etc) for the last 2. Have exercised since my teens (am 42 now) and always been conscious of nutrition and particularly, protein to keep muscle mass as I get lean very easily. Used to eat a lot of chicken and fish and was concerned I would lose a lot of muscle without meat protein.

Since being a vegan I have consumed near or just below an ounce of vegen protein per pound of my bodyweight per day. Vegan protein does not include whey, but instead vegetable sources such pea, brown rice, soya, hemp. If you consume protein powder with a mix of sources, you can get the full range of required amino acids. In terms of ability to build mass, be fit and be strong, I have noticed there is absolutely no difference in protein from meat vs vegetable sources. What I did notice is that I immediately got leaner once I removed meat and dairy from my diet.

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/07/christian-bales-fitness-workouts-for-batman-the-dark-knight.html#comment-5032 MotleyHealth Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:35:52 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=375#comment-5032 Impossible to know unless we speak with Alfred. It could be based on wheat grass, but it could be any type of "Green drink". Generally green drinks are a combination of green vegetables made into a smoothie. Typical ingredients include: Wheat grass, Parsley, Lettuce, Celery, Spinach, Apples, Carrot, Lemon and Lime. Here's a YouTube clip that may help. <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/RNQYJxBo-XU&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/RNQYJxBo-XU&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Impossible to know unless we speak with Alfred. It could be based on wheat grass, but it could be any type of “Green drink”. Generally green drinks are a combination of green vegetables made into a smoothie. Typical ingredients include:

Wheat grass, Parsley, Lettuce, Celery, Spinach, Apples, Carrot, Lemon and Lime.

Here’s a YouTube clip that may help.

]]> By: charlie http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/07/christian-bales-fitness-workouts-for-batman-the-dark-knight.html#comment-5031 charlie Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:31:58 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=375#comment-5031 So what is that one shake that Christian Bale drinks in the movie thats made up of grass? Is it wheat grass? So what is that one shake that Christian Bale drinks in the movie thats made up of grass? Is it wheat grass?

]]> By: Mikey http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/07/christian-bales-fitness-workouts-for-batman-the-dark-knight.html#comment-4949 Mikey Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:30:59 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=375#comment-4949 Hi, very interesting routine. Have you got something like that from Bale for The Dark Knight movie? This is now for Batman Begins, in TDK he doesn't have many muscles but he was also trained. greetz Hi, very interesting routine. Have you got something like that from Bale for The Dark Knight movie? This is now for Batman Begins, in TDK he doesn’t have many muscles but he was also trained.
greetz

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/07/christian-bales-fitness-workouts-for-batman-the-dark-knight.html#comment-4925 MotleyHealth Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:09:51 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=375#comment-4925 Yes, this should not be a problem. The general rule is to do your strength training before cardio. You may find you need to compromise the running to start with, but no reason why you cannot do both. Athletes and sports persons do both running an weight training sessions throughout the week. Yes, this should not be a problem. The general rule is to do your strength training before cardio. You may find you need to compromise the running to start with, but no reason why you cannot do both. Athletes and sports persons do both running an weight training sessions throughout the week.

]]> By: Kyle http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/07/christian-bales-fitness-workouts-for-batman-the-dark-knight.html#comment-4924 Kyle Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:27:21 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=375#comment-4924 I jog for about 5 miles 4 days a week, as a way of losing weight, but I'd like to start taking on this training programme at the same time. Would I be fine in doing both this programme and my jogging? I jog for about 5 miles 4 days a week, as a way of losing weight, but I’d like to start taking on this training programme at the same time.

Would I be fine in doing both this programme and my jogging?

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/07/christian-bales-fitness-workouts-for-batman-the-dark-knight.html#comment-4889 MotleyHealth Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:09:04 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=375#comment-4889 Bodybuilding is certainly the answer. You need to work hard, eat well (with plenty of protein, but not too much saturated fat) and get lots of rest/sleep. Bodybuilding is certainly the answer. You need to work hard, eat well (with plenty of protein, but not too much saturated fat) and get lots of rest/sleep.

]]> By: bas http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/07/christian-bales-fitness-workouts-for-batman-the-dark-knight.html#comment-4887 bas Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:54:49 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=375#comment-4887 im 185cm and about 170- 175 lbs, and want to be about 185 pound but only gain pure muscle, how would i do this? im 185cm and about 170- 175 lbs, and want to be about 185 pound but only gain pure muscle, how would i do this?

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